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Walnut Creek Academy

1751 N WALNUT CREEK DR, Mansfield, TX 76063-2917

Operation number:
1541786
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
539
License effective:
February 24, 2015
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8174734406
Email:
wca@walnutcreekacademy.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 59 available inspections for Walnut Creek Academy from August 31, 2021 through August 18, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 38 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 18, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
59

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
38

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
32

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

59 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 76063

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.64
Local median
0.44

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
24%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1.29

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three playgrounds did not have at least six inches of loose fill.
Correction status
Correction due by September 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three playgrounds did not have at least six inches of loose fill.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a caregiver failed to account for the number of children she had in care causing a child to be left unattended in a classroom.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after a child was left unattended in a classroom for five minutes.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and found to be deficient after the director failed to report to licensing that a child was left unattended in a classroom for at least five minutes.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The most recent health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 14, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
Official code
746.801(12)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
It was determined that a child was not properly cleaned during a diaper change.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(2) - Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths
Official code
746.3501(2)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
It was determined that a child sustained an injury while in care that required medical treatment, and the operation failed to report the incident to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
It was determined that the permit holder failed to provide notification when the center director left their position.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
746.303(a)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined that caregivers have been using their cell phones while being in direct care of children.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The tile flooring is still visibly stained and dirty in one of the classrooms. The foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There were two electrical outlets in the Discovery classroom and one electrical outlet in the Achievers classroom that did not have child proof covers. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when outlet covers were added).
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
It was determined that the director failed to ensure that the center?s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director did not ensure the pre-k class had a written activity plan for several weeks and the caregiver had to run the class without the required plan of activity. The director did not ensure the caregiver had a plan of structured activities for the children. The director also failed to ensure parents were being notified of incidents with their child.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The tile flooring in two of the restrooms (Achievers & Adventurers) were in need of cleaning. The flooring is visibly stained and dirty. In the Adventurer's restroom, the foam insulation around the toilet water valve is accessible to a child to ingest. The caulking around the base of the toilet needs to be replaced as the caulking is cracked and has turned brown. The baseboards also need to be cleaned.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
It was determined that the written activity plan was not being followed by the caregiver.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Official code
746.2203(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised as a child wandered away from the playground and was found in an empty classroom.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not use good judgement when the caregiver failed to properly account for children. The caregiver did not follow the operations procedures for transitioning children which resulted in the caregiver leaving a child unattended.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was over ratio. There were 47 children ages 4 - 12 years old with one caregiver.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director did not ensure the center?s daily operation is administered in compliance with the minimum standards as the director failed to ensure ratios were being maintained and in compliance as required. The director also failed to ensure that procedures for transitioning children were being followed by operation staff.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in one of the infant classrooms. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the diagram was posted.)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Official code
746.5207(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file. The last health inspection was completed 12/2022.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash their hands between diapering.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash two children's hands after having their diaper changed.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver with direct access to children was present at the operation before receiving notice from the Centralized Background Check Unit regarding the person's eligibility status. (Note: The person left the operation during the inspection.)
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
During the inspection, washable bibs were observed in the handwashing sink. Bibs are being washed in the hand washing sink.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A list of food allergies was not posted in the Discovery classroom. (Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the director posted the food allergies.)
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
Official code
746.401(10)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Three groups were observed out of ratio during the inspection. In the Imagineers classroom, there was one caregiver with 12 children. The SAG group was 2 years. The group was over ratio by 1 child. (Note: A child was moved during the inspection.) In the Discoverers classroom, there was one caregiver with 13 children. The SAG group was 18 - 23 months. The group was over ratio by 4 children. (Note: A member of management came into the classroom during the inspection.) In the Creators classroom, there was one caregiver with 16 children. The SAG group was 3 years. The group was over ratio by 1 child. (Note: A caregiver was placed in the classroom.)
Correction deadline
November 8, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Seven staff files lacked a notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver only had 16 of the required 24 clock hours of training available for review at the time of inspection for the previous training year (9/1/21 - 8/31/22).
Correction deadline
May 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Official code
746.1403(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child's food allergy plan was not signed and dated by the parent.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child did not have a current immunization record on file.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director and two staff members that transport children did not have current transportation safety training on file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Official code
746.1301(7)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were two classrooms that did not have the emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted (2 year old & 3 year old). This was corrected during the inspection when the emergency diagrams were posted in each of the classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.401(4) - Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram
Official code
746.401(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One employee had access to children in care prior to the operation receiving a background check result of eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible. The caregiver was observed in the infant room.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver did not demonstrate good competency by not assisting a child who needed help with soiled clothes after the child did not make it to the restroom on time.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not place a child's soiled clothes in a sealed plastic bag to be sent home. The caregiver did not notify the parent that the soiled clothes were in the child's backpack.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
Official code
746.3505(g)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
It was determined that a parent was not notified at pick up time, of an injury the child had sustained that day.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions were not updated in both infant classrooms.
Correction deadline
September 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)